Natale ad Assisi
Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and videomapping in the city of Saint Francis
About Natale ad Assisi
Christmas in the city of the first nativity scene
Natale ad Assisi is one of the most evocative Christmas events in Italy. For about a month, from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to Epiphany, the city of Saint Francis (Province of Perugia) dresses up for the holidays with markets, lights, shows, and installations. The connection with Christmas is very deep here: it was Saint Francis himself who created the first living nativity scene in history in Greccio in 1223, and Assisi preserves its spiritual heritage.
Markets, nativity scenes, and videomapping
The squares of the historic center, from Piazza del Comune to Piazza Santa Chiara, host markets for crafts and local products. The facades of churches and monuments light up with spectacular videomapping projecting masterpieces of art. The heart of the event is the large exhibition of nativity scenes, which brings together hundreds of nativities from around the world displayed between Palazzo Monte Frumentario, Galleria Le Logge, and other spaces, alongside monumental and living nativity scenes in the hamlets.
Between Assisi and Santa Maria degli Angeli
The celebration also extends to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the hamlets of Assisi, with living nativity scenes, processions, concerts, medieval music festivals, and family-friendly activities. Over two hundred events, including markets, exhibitions, workshops, and shows, make Natale ad Assisi an experience that combines spirituality, art, and popular tradition.
Natale ad Assisi — edition 2026
For Christmas 2026, Assisi is once again preparing to light up with markets, lights, videomapping, and the impressive exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world, replicating the formula that attracts thousands of visitors each year between the historic center and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
The full program, including the schedule of markets, exhibitions, shows, and light installations, is traditionally announced in autumn. It is advisable to consult the official website visit-assisi.it for updated dates and times.
Programme Natale ad Assisi 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published in autumn. The event traditionally includes:
- Christmas markets for crafts and local products in the squares of the historic center and in Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Videomapping on the facades of churches and monuments
- Exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world in multiple locations (including Palazzo Monte Frumentario and Galleria Le Logge)
- Living nativity scenes in the hamlets, concerts, medieval music festivals, and workshops for families
Dates and times will be confirmed on the official Assisi tourism website.
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Practical information — Natale ad Assisi
How to get there
Assisi (PG) is reachable by car via the SS75; parking is available at Porta Nuova, Piazza Matteotti, and Santa Maria degli Angeli. By train, get off at Assisi-Santa Maria degli Angeli station, with shuttle buses to the historic center.
Admission
Access to the markets and squares is free. Some nativity scene exhibitions may require a ticket; consult the official program on visit-assisi.it.
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Where does it take place — Natale ad Assisi
Centro storico di Assisi
Piazza del Comune, 06081 Assisi